New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his sixth death anniversary, remembering him as a "man of letters and a statesman of exceptional intellect" who enriched India's public life through his wisdom, political acumen and deep understanding of parliamentary traditions.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said that Mukherjee's ability to bring together diverse political voices and build consensus on matters of national importance was a defining feature of his long public life.

"I pay my heartfelt tributes to former President Dr. Pranab Mukherjee Ji on his Punyatithi. A man of letters and a statesman of exceptional intellect, Pranab Da enriched India's publi...